The steriotypical bushcrafter will get annoyed when a non bushcrafter does not acknowledge the 'huge' difference between paracord and string
Bushcrafting stereotype
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woodspirits
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Trousers:- Fjallraven
Base Layer:- Woolpower
Shirt:- 5.11 Tactical in olive
Mid Layer:- Swannie
Outer Layer:- Swazi Tahr or anything by Norrona, Ventile
Boots:- Lundhag Ranger Highs
Pack:- Karrimor Sabre (of various sizes)
Shelter:- Hammock and tarp or bivvy
Cookware:- Pot with a bail arm for over the fire
Cutlery:- Sheath knife on the belt, one round the neck and probably another three or four in various pockets.
Sound familiar ? I always wanted to be in the army so I'm happy to wear the uniform for playing in the woods
Base Layer:- Woolpower
Shirt:- 5.11 Tactical in olive
Mid Layer:- Swannie
Outer Layer:- Swazi Tahr or anything by Norrona, Ventile
Boots:- Lundhag Ranger Highs
Pack:- Karrimor Sabre (of various sizes)
Shelter:- Hammock and tarp or bivvy
Cookware:- Pot with a bail arm for over the fire
Cutlery:- Sheath knife on the belt, one round the neck and probably another three or four in various pockets.
Sound familiar ? I always wanted to be in the army so I'm happy to wear the uniform for playing in the woods
It wold be the only thing about me not mentioned in this thread so far......
How many of you have actually MET me to portray all my characteristics so acurately?
All together now:
"Olive green"
I reckon everyone on here has at LEAST one item of OG clothing no matter who made it.
Andy
"Olive green"
I reckon everyone on here has at LEAST one item of OG clothing no matter who made it.
Andy
The steriotypical bushcrafter prides him/herself in using items for tasks other than it's intended purpose.
eg :
paracord intended for parachutes
innertube intended for bikes
cloth & cotton intended as clothing
magnifying glass inteded to magnify things
Potassium Permanganate intended for water treatment
and so on
eg :
paracord intended for parachutes
innertube intended for bikes
cloth & cotton intended as clothing
magnifying glass inteded to magnify things
Potassium Permanganate intended for water treatment
and so on
I was thinking not me, then I remembered my gaiters are OG and so is my new tent
.ATB,
There was a photo taken at the first Moot I went to, about 6 years ago or so.
Almost every single man there had a leather hat and swannie on, with a leather pouch on his belt and if not a beard, then a few days stubble.
Almost every single man there had a leather hat and swannie on, with a leather pouch on his belt and if not a beard, then a few days stubble.
I have often chuckled myself when looking at reviews with pictures on here and the regulation issue clothing..........
Not me though, as if I would buy everything in olive, Fjallraven, wear brimmed hats, etc...................
Not me though, as if I would buy everything in olive, Fjallraven, wear brimmed hats, etc...................
Something different but I feel I don't quite fit your model of a bushcrafter, rather the model of a teenage bushcrafter. Feel free to disagree with me on this one but I think a teenage bushcrafter is:
Wears DPM trousers at any given opportunity
Often a cadet, scout or both
Not fat, nor has a beard
Sleeps in a tent not a hammock (I do plan to move to hammocking but got to convince the parents first)
Constantly upgrading kit in parts but can't quite afford it like you lot
Has a decent rucksack
Bought a decent (e.g. snugpak) sleeping bag as the 2nd thing on the list
Got a SAK when they were younger and have been constantly upgrading knives but not quite hit the £100 mark yet
Loves getting ridiculous new kit all the time
If they can't afford it, they make it (including knives)
Has the required leather pouch, leather hat etc
Dreams of getting a sawnndri...
Knows far too many ways to make a fire and always carries the most difficult method to show off to friends (fire piston anyone?)
Cooks on a trangia
Wears a paracord wristband everywhere in case of TEOTWAWKI
Is constantly trying to convice friends, family and girlfriend that theyre not completely mad
Can't think of anything better than being in the rain or camping
Tends to cycle everywhere rather than walk
Ok I'll be at this all day if I continue, but it seems to sum up me and all my mates who are in to bushcrafting. Not all of the above applies to everyone but is quite a general standard to contrast with you more seasoned veterans
Wears DPM trousers at any given opportunity
Often a cadet, scout or both
Not fat, nor has a beard
Sleeps in a tent not a hammock (I do plan to move to hammocking but got to convince the parents first)
Constantly upgrading kit in parts but can't quite afford it like you lot
Has a decent rucksack
Bought a decent (e.g. snugpak) sleeping bag as the 2nd thing on the list
Got a SAK when they were younger and have been constantly upgrading knives but not quite hit the £100 mark yet
Loves getting ridiculous new kit all the time
If they can't afford it, they make it (including knives)
Has the required leather pouch, leather hat etc
Dreams of getting a sawnndri...
Knows far too many ways to make a fire and always carries the most difficult method to show off to friends (fire piston anyone?)
Cooks on a trangia
Wears a paracord wristband everywhere in case of TEOTWAWKI
Is constantly trying to convice friends, family and girlfriend that theyre not completely mad
Can't think of anything better than being in the rain or camping
Tends to cycle everywhere rather than walk
Ok I'll be at this all day if I continue, but it seems to sum up me and all my mates who are in to bushcrafting. Not all of the above applies to everyone but is quite a general standard to contrast with you more seasoned veterans
Hat: Leather cowboy job
Often though about the "Fancy Dress" element to some in the bushcraft field
Often though about the "Fancy Dress" element to some in the bushcraft field
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